Scholarships for Dads and Students – Chance to Win $10,000

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Members of the Michigan Omni Credit Union are urged to apply for the scholarships now being offered. This includes the five non-renewable $1000 Michigan Scholarships that will be awarded to graduating high school seniors, who are members of the Omni Credit Union. The winners of this scholarship will be based on GPA and written essay.

The second Michigan Scholarship also being offered is the McCulley Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Bobby J. McCulley, who served as a volunteer at the credit union for 26 years. This scholarship consists of one $2000 scholarship that will be awarded based on written essay, GPA, and a proven track record of community service.

Deadline to apply for these Michigan Scholarships is June 1st. To get your scholarship application go here: http://givesback.omnicommunitycu.org/scholarshipProgram.php

All information must be submitted by June 1, 2010 to:
OMNI Community Credit Union
Attn: Chris Overbeek
P.O. Box 1537
Battle Creek, MI 49016

Special Olympics Volunteer Scholarships in Maryland

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Those who volunteer in the Howard County Special Olympics can apply for these volunteer scholarships in Maryland. This scholarship fund is open to those who volunteer and are advocates for these athletes and was created in 2004 by Jack and Linda Burk in memory of their daughter.

Those who are interested in applying must complete an application (available at www.somdhc.org), provide at least one recommendation from a Special Olympics Howard County coach, management team member or sports coordinator, and write a 500 word essay about their volunteer experiences.

Deadline for these volunteer scholarships is April 1, 2010.

Questions should be addressed to info@somdhc.org or by calling the SOHC office at 410-740-0500.